Density: Sink or Float? (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Density is how much mass is packed into a given volume. Objects denser than water sink, while less dense objects float. Oil floats on water because it is less dense.

Key Words

solubility
concentration

Materials Needed

paper towels
thermometer
strainer
ice cubes
salt

Safety First

Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct a chromatography experiment: use a coffee filter and markers to separate the pigments in different colored inks.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is density?